Name: Super Clumpy Nut-Free Snack Mix Granola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats; 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup pretzel pieces; 1 cup sunflower kernels; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons honey; 0.333 cup coconut oil; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla; 2 egg whites

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Preheat oven to 280F. In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.

In a small bowl, add maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla and mix together. The mixture will probably stay separated, but give another good stir before pouring over dry ingredients. Add the mixed wet ingredients (except egg whites) to the dry ingredients and mix well.

In a small bowl, whisk your egg whites until they are light and foamy. Pour egg whites over the granola mixture and mix well, until completely saturated.

Spread the granola mixture out on a half sheet size baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Leave a rectangular space empty in the middle of your sheet pan and spread the granola around the outsides. This way there are no problems with the center granola cooking faster than the edge granola.

Bake for 45-55 minutes, and DO NOT stir. The clumps will break up if the granola is stirred during cooking. When done, turn the oven off and let the granola cool for about 10 minutes in the oven with the door open, then remove from oven and let cool for another 10 minutes. The granola will harden as it cools.

Use a spatula to lift large sections of the granola from the sheet pan. Store in an airtight container and eat within 4 days. Serve with yogurt, milk, berries or eat plain!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Whip Egg Whites to Stiff Peaks 🥚
Beat egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks—this creates air pockets that trap the wet ingredients and develop those signature clumpy clusters during baking.
Spread Thin and Don't Stir 📍
Spread the mixture in a single, even layer on your baking sheet and resist stirring for the first 20 minutes of baking—this allows clumps to form and harden properly before breaking apart.
Add Delicate Ingredients Last 🍌
Fold in the dried cranberries, pretzels, and shredded coconut just before spreading on the pan to prevent them from breaking down and ensure they stay visible in the final clumps.
Control Moisture with Oil Temperature 🌡️
Warm your coconut oil slightly before mixing so it blends smoothly with honey and egg whites, creating an even coating that helps bind clusters without excess moisture that causes sticking.
Cool Completely Before Breaking 🧊
Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes before breaking into chunks—this allows the structure to set fully, resulting in sturdy, defined clumps rather than crumbles.